OV13850 Camera Module - 13MP MIPI CSI Camera for Banana Pi BPI-M7 and BPI-M5 ProThe OV13850 camera module is a MIPI CSI image input accessory sold for the Banana Pi BPI-M7 and Banana Pi BPI-M5 Pro. The module is based on the OMNIVISION OV13850 image sensor, a 13.2-megapixel sensor with a 4224 x 3136 active array and 4K2K video support at 30 fps. That makes it a practical choice for edge vision prototypes, media capture pipelines, AI image pre-processing, and embedded camera bring-up on supported Banana Pi Linux images.On the host side, the official Banana Pi BPI-M7 wiki documents two MIPI CSI camera interfaces and an integrated 48MP ISP on the RK3588 platform, which is the clearest official compatibility anchor for this module family. The official Banana Pi BPI-M5 Pro product page positions the RK3576 board as a higher-performance AIOT SBC with rich interfaces and 6 TOPS NPU capability, while this camera SKU is explicitly sold for the M7 and M5 Pro host boards.For a complete installation workflow, you can also pair this module with the Heatsink for BPI-M7/M5 PRO when running sustained camera or AI workloads, and with the BPI Display 10 HD when your project needs a local UI or live preview screen.Technical Specifications Parameter Value Product Type MIPI CSI camera module accessory Sensor OMNIVISION OV13850 Sensor Resolution 4224 x 3136 active array, 13.2 megapixels Sensor Optical Format 1/3.06-inch Video Capability 4K2K video at 30 fps on the OV13850 sensor family Module Interface MIPI CSI camera connection for supported Banana Pi host boards Target Host Boards Banana Pi BPI-M7 and Banana Pi BPI-M5 Pro BPI-M7 Camera Input 2 x 2-lane MIPI CSI, up to 2.5Gbps per lane BPI-M7 ISP Integrated 48MP ISP with HDR and 3DNR BPI-M7 Host SoC Rockchip RK3588 BPI-M5 Pro Host SoC Rockchip RK3576 with 6 TOPS NPU Typical Use Cases Embedded vision, image capture, AI camera prototyping, robotics, and edge monitoring Software Context Depends on the host board image, CSI driver enablement, and camera pipeline configuration Integration Note Confirm ribbon orientation, CSI port mapping, and software support before final assembly Board Layout & Label Guide Sensor and lens area: the OV13850 optical section must remain clean and unobstructed during installation and testing. MIPI CSI ribbon connector: align the FPC cable carefully and lock the connector before power-up. Host CSI socket: use the correct camera connector on the BPI-M7 or BPI-M5 Pro host board. Cable orientation: verify contact direction on both module and SBC ends before inserting the ribbon. Mechanical clearance: leave room around the camera board so the lens, cable, and mounting position are not stressed. Thermal path: sustained image capture and inference workloads may benefit from the BPI-M7/M5 PRO heatsink on the host SBC. Preview pipeline zone: if you need a local display, plan the camera and display cable routing together. Driver bring-up sequence: confirm that the camera node appears in Linux before moving on to preview, capture, or AI inference. Packing List 1 x OV13850 camera module for BPI-M7 / BPI-M5 Pro FAQQ: Is this a USB webcam?A: No. This is a board-level MIPI CSI camera module intended for supported Banana Pi host boards.Q: Which Banana Pi boards is it sold for?A: This SKU is sold for Banana Pi BPI-M7 and Banana Pi BPI-M5 Pro.Q: What resolution does the OV13850 sensor support?A: OMNIVISION specifies a 4224 x 3136 active array, which is 13.2 megapixels.Q: Can it record 4K video?A: The OV13850 sensor family supports 4K2K video at 30 fps. Actual results depend on the host board image, driver support, and camera pipeline configuration.Q: Is BPI-M7 camera support officially documented?A: Yes. The official BPI-M7 wiki explicitly documents two MIPI CSI interfaces and an integrated 48MP ISP.Q: Is the public BPI-M5 Pro camera documentation as detailed as BPI-M7?A: No. The public BPI-M5 Pro product page is less specific about camera wiring, so the safe approach is to treat compatibility as SKU-level vendor guidance and verify the target image and cable mapping during bring-up.Q: Should I add extra cooling to the host SBC?A: For continuous camera preview, encoding, or AI inference, additional host cooling is recommended. The BPI-M7/M5 PRO heatsink is the matching internal option.Q: What should I verify before final assembly?A: Check CSI cable orientation, software image support, camera node detection, and any enclosure clearance around the lens and ribbon cable.
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